scholarly journals Perceptions and attitudes of University of Johannesburg chiropractic students toward a blended learning approach and a shift to an e-learning approach necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatima Ismail ◽  
Christopher Yelverton ◽  
Rolene Rademan ◽  
Cynthia Peterson
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Direct Consequence ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Learning Group ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Chiropractic Students ◽  
Face Time

ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to explore and compare the perceptions and attitudes of chiropractic students on a blended learning offering in 2019 and a subsequent shift to an e-learning approach in 2020 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This was an exploratory descriptive study of 4th-year BHSc chiropractic students enrolled in the Clinical and Applied Biomechanics IV module in 2019 (n = 31) and 2020 (n = 33). The survey used close-ended Likert scale questions collected from 29 July to 14 August 2020. Data were analyzed using frequencies and descriptions, exploratory factor analysis, and reliability. Trends and interrelationships of and between student attitude, satisfaction, social influences, ease of use, accessibility, and effectivity were investigated for each year and compared between successive years' cohorts. Results Students were mostly female (76.6%), aged 20 to 24 years (84.4%). Although both cohorts showed similar positive attitudes, accessibility, and satisfaction levels, the e-learning group showed increased effectivity (p = .016) and ease of use (p = .038) compared with the blended learning cohort. Face-to-face time with the lecturer was shown to be more important to the blended learning cohort (p = .006). Strong correlations were demonstrated in both cohorts between accessibility and satisfaction with attitude, effectivity, and ease of use. Conclusion Findings suggest that students were more receptive to an e-learning approach than they may have been in the past. This may be as a direct consequence of the response to COVID-19, and the adapted offerings of the curriculum.

A blended learning approach to palpation and ultrasound imaging skills through supplementation of traditional classroom teaching with an e-learning package

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 474-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Arroyo-Morales ◽  
Irene Cantarero-Villanueva ◽  
Carolina Fernández-Lao ◽  
Miguel Guirao-Piñeyro ◽  
Eduardo Castro-Martín ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Ultrasound Imaging ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Classroom Teaching ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Traditional Classroom Teaching

Applying Blended Learning in an Industrial Context

2009 ◽  
pp. 213-232
Author(s):  
Christian Bunse ◽  
Christian Peper ◽  
Ines Grützner ◽  
Silke Steinbach-Nordmann
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Enabling Factors ◽  
Industrial Case Study ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Classroom Education

With the rapid rate of innovation in software engineering, teaching and learning of new technologies have become challenging issues. The provision of appropriate education is a key prerequisite for benefiting from new technologies. Experience shows that typical classroom education is not as effective and efficient as it could be. E-learning approaches seem to be a promising solution but e-learning holds problems such as a lack of social communication or loose control on learning progress. This chapter describes a blended learning approach that mixes traditional classroom education with e-learning and that makes use of tightly integrated coaching activities. The concrete effects and enabling factors of this approach are discussed by means of an industrial case study. The results of the study indicate that following a blended learning approach has a positive impact on learning time, effectiveness and sustainability.

Blended Learning dalam Kursus TITAS: Kajian terhadap Penggunaan TITAS MOOCs dalam Kalangan Pelajar UMS

Sains Insani ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-60
Author(s):  
Ros Aiza Mohd Mokhtar ◽  
Abd Hakim Mohad ◽  
Mashitah Sulaiman ◽  
Latifah Abdul Latiff
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning Module ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Ministry Of Higher Education

Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) telah melancarkan pendekatan blended learning dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran bagi menyelaraskan sukatan pelajaran di samping meringankan beban pensyarah. Manakala, kursus Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) pula merupakan kursus yang diwajibkan kepada semua pelajar Institut Pengajian Tinggi di Malaysia. Oleh yang demikian, kursus ini merupakan kursus yang diikuti oleh sejumlah pelajar yang besar pada setiap semester yang menjadikan beban bagi pensyarah kursus tersebut bertambah. Oleh itu, bagi menyelaraskan sukatan pelajaran di samping meringankan beban pensyarah TITAS, pihak KPT telah membangunkan TITAS MOOCs yang diketuai oleh Universiti Putra Malaysia. Kertas ini akan mengkaji penggunaan modul pembelajaran TITAS MOOCs dalam kalangan pelajar UMS. Kajian mendapati penggunaan pelajar UMS terhadap modul TITAS MOOCs adalah baik dan terdapat hubungan yang tinggi antara faktor-faktor penerimaan iaitu Tanggapan ianya bermanfaat, Tanggapan ianya mudah digunakan dan Pengaruh sosial dengan penerimaan pelajar UMS iaitu Penggunaan secara sukarela. Kajian ini penting bagi menilai kerelevanan modul TITAS MOOCc serta persekitaran UMS sendiri dalam merealisasikan pendekatan blended learning dalam kursus TITAS. Abstract: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has launched a blended learning approach in teaching and learning in order to streamline the curriculum as well as to lessen the load of the lecturers. Meanwhile, the Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation course or more commonly known as Tamadun Islam and Tamadun Asia (TITAS) is a compulsory course for all students of institutions of higher learning in Malaysia. Therefore, this course is among the courses that record a high enrolment of students every semester which has led to an increase in load for the lecturers of this course. Hence, in order to streamline the curriculum as well as to lessen the load of the TITAS lecturers, the MOHE has developed the TITAS MOOC learning module that is spearheaded by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). This paper will analyse the usage of the TITAS MOOC learning module among the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students. The study shows that the reception of the UMS students towards the TITAS MOOC module is positive and there is a high relationship between the factors of acceptance, which consist of Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use and Social Influence, with the acceptance of the UMS students which is seen as Voluntary Usage. This research is essential to evaluate the relevance of the TITAS MOOC module as well as the UMS environment in order to realise this blended learning approach in the TITAS course.

scholarly journals Blended Learning at the Faculty of Business in Al-Balqa Applied University

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Khalil Al-Hyari
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Transferable Skills ◽  
E Learning

The purpose of this study is to explore student and lecturer views of blended learning which is based upon an undergraduate courses offered at the faculty of business at Al-Balqa Applied University, which applied the blended learning approach based on the use of face to face F2F, and e-learning. The study is based on the exploratory qualitative research approach, specifically designed to identify students and lecturers' perceptions towards blended learning process, content, and ease of use. The case study data were collected through structured interviews with 40 undergraduate students who were enrolled in different courses and from 10 lecturers from the faculty of business at Al-Balqa Applied University. In comparison to the traditional face-to-face (F2F) approach, both students and lecturers found the blended learning method more flexible and preferred it over F2F in many instances. The study concludes that in general, the lectures/students’ attitudes towards BL were positive in terms of the domain process, and content. Moreover, they believe that blended learning applications are, hardly, challenging to be applied sometimes. The study also presents that, in order for graduates to meet the challenges of entering the workforce of the 21st century, blended learning should be used as a new learning strategy. Findings of this study will be beneficial for policy makers to formulate appropriate and effective policy to assist the higher education institutions. Also this study is important for university students and lecturers, as it makes them very aware of the significance of blended learning and transferable skills in the workplace. This study provides fresh insights into the context of the benefits of blended learning in Middle East, particularly in Jordan. Moreover, the higher learning institution will be capable to determine the blended learning satisfaction level amongst students and lecturers.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN E-LEARNING GUNA MENDUKUNG PELAKSANAAN DIKLAT DI BALAI PENDIDIKAN DAN PELATIHAN KEAGAMAAN DENPASAR

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Komang Sudarsana
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Practical Aspect ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Addie Model

This research aims to produce learning in the form of e-learning as a blended learning that is valid, practical, and effective in the execution of training preparation of learning materials in Balai Diklat Keagamaan Denpasar. This development research is based on the lack of a variety of media and learning materials that are used in the training process, the learning methods applied are still conventional, and the limited communication between lecturer with participants. The development procedure uses the ADDIE model consists of five stages: (1) analysis, (2) design, (3), development, (4) implementation, and (5) evaluation. The results showed that the teaching materials developed have met the aspects of validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The results of the validity test shows that e-learning as a blended learning is at a very good category based on test experts. E-learning also has fulfilled the practical aspect seen from the participants's response related to ease of use and interface attractiveness. The t-test results show that there is a significant difference between the mean score of learning outcomes before and after using e-learning as blended learning. Where the posttest average value is greater than the average value of pretest and has met the minimum predefined criteria that have been set. Based on this, e-learning as a blended learning is considered effective in improving learning outcomes.

scholarly journals The Effect of Blended Learning on EFL Students’ Grammar Performance and Attitudes: An Investigation of Moodle

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaleel Bader Al Bataineh ◽  
Ala’Eddin Abdullah Ahmed Banikalef ◽  
Abeer H. Albashtawi
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Learning Group ◽  
English Grammar ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

Empowering new generations with technology through employing blended learning approach to teach English as a Foreign Language has been recently investigated by many researchers in various contexts. This mixed-methods study aimed at examining the effects of the blended learning approach on Jordanian EFL learners’ grammar performance. The study also aimed at investigating the attitudes of Jordanian EFL learners toward blended learning. To achieve the objectives of the study, it employed a quasi-experimental design (pre and posttests) followed by qualitative interviews. The participants were divided into two groups: experimental and control groups. Among the 28 students in the sample, those in the experimental blended learning group (n=13) were taught using Moodle while those in the control group (n=15) were taught using conventional methods. All the 13 participants in the experimental group were interviewed. The results of the posttest revealed that students in the experimental group outperformed students in the control group. Furthermore, the qualitative analysis results showed that blended learning had a positive impact on the learners’ English grammar performance and that they were strongly satisfied and motivated to learn English using similar methods. It is concluded that blended learning could be used as an effective method of teaching English grammar in EFL settings. It is hoped that these results will help the university, faculty, and students to develop the skills necessary for blended learning.

scholarly journals An Empirical Study on Users’ Perception Towards E-Learning Platforms

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-34
Author(s):  
Dr. Smitha Sambrani ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Platforms

The current scenario e-learning approach got prominence during the covid-19 pandemic. Many institutions were greatly dependent on e-learning platforms like Edx, Coursera, Udemy, Swayam, Webex, Zoom, Google meet etc. to teach their students and also it became a major part of the education system. The purpose of the study is to identify the perception of learners and accordingly suggest faculty community and technology developing companies. In this context, the current study aims to measure the learners' perception towards e-learning with five dimensions are Usefulness, Ease-of-Use, Self-Efficacy, Attitude & Intention to Use, especially to measure at capital city of Telangana, namely Hyderabad. The learners' awareness of e-learning platforms is also examined along with the above variables. The hypothesis of the study is only one, 'which is there is no significance of users' perception found towards Usefulness, Ease-of-Use, Self-Efficacy, Attitude & Intention to Use etc. aspects of electronic Learning Approach’. Research has been carried out as a descriptive study basing on primary and secondary data sources and also with the help of a structured questionnaire, 121 learners have been examined. These learners are identified based on their availability and conducted a structured interview, in some cases its telephone interview and mail response. Thirty research articles were reviewed in the construction of a theoretical framework. To collect the responses, the convenience non-random sampling technique was used and has applied both the descriptive statistics and t-test to analyze data. The greater part of responders felt it is more useful, easy to use, it improves self-efficacy; they also have shown a positive attitude towards the e-learning approach. A high level of intention is shown towards the e-learning approach and platforms.

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